McCarthy Delivers Student Union at Hubbard Hall at Texas Woman’s University

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., recently completed a renovation and expansion project at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas. Renovations for the university’s Student Union at Hubbard Hall were phased and portions of the building remained occupied during construction. The Student Union at Hubbard Hall, which once served as the university’s dining hall and a conference facility and reception hall, will now serve as the university’s student union. Features include SGA chambers, student organization suite, art gallery, ballrooms, retail dining and over 20 meeting rooms. The building underwent approximately 100,754 square feet of renovations and 23,920 square feet of additions were … Read more

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New Olympic and Paralympic Museum Transforms Colorado Springs Skyline

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Set next to America The Beautiful Park, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the new Olympic and Paralympic Museum is a massive and unique building. “The building itself is just short of 65,000 square feet, and about 25,000 square feet of that is exhibit space,” said Brian Tominov, project manager, at GE Johnson Construction, general contractor on the project. The building has even been recognized worldwide as one of the most anticipated buildings of 2020 because of its design. “One of the more challenging parts of that geometry has been the diamond metal panels we see on the building. There’s 9,987 … Read more

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EarthCam Premieres Solstice Cam Wireless Camera

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Solstice Cam is a wireless jobsite security camera that provides live streaming, continuous recording and professional-grade time-lapse technology at an affordable price. The patent-pending technology is engineered in the U.S. by EarthCam. It connects to Wi-Fi and sets up in seconds. A long-lasting battery and small solar panel make it the perfect choice for short-term or unpowered jobsites. Construction professionals often struggle to provide inexpensive security cameras that continuously record and create time-lapse videos of their projects. With full HD live streaming, continuous video recording and AI-edited time-lapse videos, Solstice Cam fulfills the need right out of the box. Smart … Read more

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Kenzen Launches Smart PPE Patch for Worker Safety

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Kenzen has launched a real-time worker heat-monitoring system. The cloud-based software as a service system includes a wearable device worn by workers on their arm, which alerts both the worker and their supervisor when core body temperature is too high. Real-time alerts allow for immediate intervention from heat injuries. The wearable monitors multiple physiological and environmental metrics, including heart rate, activity, skin and ambient temperatures. Together, this sensor data allows for the real-time prediction of core body temperature, providing alerts when temperatures approach unsafe levels. Data captured by the system can be used to help companies identify heat risk and … Read more

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Mi-T-M Introduces New Quiet Air Compressor

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Mi-T-M Corporation recently introduced a quiet 3 gallon air compressor designed for both indoor and outdoor use. This new hand-carry model features a 1/5 horsepower electric motor, high-performance, oil-free pump and dual-industrial interchange quick-connect fittings for universal use. The compressor produces 4.0 cfm at 90 psi. It also features a protective roll cage to keep components secure. With a noise level of less than 70 dBA, this air compressor is ideal for indoor projects where noise is a concern. Used for powering brad staplers, nail guns and small air tools, it comes with a one-year warranty.

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